Black Bastard - (Capsicum chinense)

The Black Bastard was developed by Bryan Townshend.  They start off black and ripen to a slightly red hue and dark red on the inside when fully ripe.  Plants get 4-5 feet tall and vegetation is a beautiful dark purple.  Extremely pretty variety!  Still very unstable.

Heat level:  400,000 to 600,000(SHU) Scoville Heat Units – Very Hot.

Flavor:  Earthy but sweet and fruity.